What is the Smallest Diameter Hitch Ball

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Looking for a hitch ball 1 inch and need a coupling to go on it smallest Ivan find is 17/8 I though that I had seen one somewhere Maybe for golf carts lawn mowers 4 wheelers

asked by: Randy

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The smallest diameter hitch ball we have is actually 1-1/4 inches in diameter and is designed for use with friction sway control systems like # 83660.

The threaded shank diameter of this ball is 5/8 of an inch.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Mark

4/15/2020

I have a vintage camper that uses a 1 3/4 ball. Anything in stock? Thanks

Chris R.

4/16/2020

Unfortunately we don't have a 1-3/4" hitch ball available, and this might be pretty hard to come by elsewhere. I think your best option may be to replace the coupler with a modern sized unit. If you decide to go this route, I linked our full selection of couplers below that you can look through.

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